PPCRV One Good Vote Module

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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE VOTING

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MESSAGE

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EXPECTATIONS

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BASIC GUIDELINES FOR FACILITATOR

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HOW IMPORTANT IS ONE VOTE?

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CBCP PASTORAL LETTER

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of the Heart – of voters / of candidates / of the community. All three sectors, through ONE GOOD VOTE are to be encouraged and empowered to stand up and be counted in making elections really good. The long term fruit of ONE GOOD VOTE is to enable the Filipino electorate, particularly the masses to become captains of elections, politics and their lives. The hoped for short term benefit is to bring out into the open concrete proof that we can do it. That our ONE GOOD VOTE can overcome evil with good. You, as facilitators who will teach this module to voters, candidates and communities have the unique role of being special mentors for CHAMP Elections. But mentors must first be witnesses. Read and re-read this ONE GOOD VOTE Manual. May its contents enter your minds, your hearts and push your hands and feet to be ONE GOOD VOTE yourselves. Changing attitudes can come about not through theories but as Scripture tells us: what is heard and seen and touched in you and through you. Then think CHRIST, our true CHAMP ... he is the Truth, The Way and The Life for ONE GOOD VOTE ... for us and for our elections. Always with prayers, love and a hundredfold thanks.

Amb. HENRIETTA T. DE VILLA

PPCRV National Chairperson

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EXPECTATIONS It is imperative to always begin a training program with a clear definition and presentation of its agenda (e.g. the topics and major themes that will be dealt with, and the methods that wil l be used.) This will make the participants aware of the role they will play and help them follow consciously the flow of the formation program. Through the participan t’s expressed expectations, the facilitator will be able to gauge whether the seminar design needs some modifications. Then both the participants and facilitator enter into a “psychological contract” to ensure mutual cooperation and maximum participation.

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The facilitator introduces the purpose of the worksheet.

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The facilitator then asks the participants to answer the given worksheet.

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During the Sharing, the facilitator shall write on the board the list of the participants’ expectations for the formation program. He or she synthesizes the responses.

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The facilitator then presents and explains the overall framework of the formation program. He or she points out how the expressed expectations will be met by the training. He or she also presents the seminar schedule and house rules that will serve as the facilitator’s expectations from the participants. And, if necessary, he or she prepares and solicits suggestions for modifications so as to come up with a better seminar design.

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The set of expectations should be written on a poster paper and displayed prominently inside the training hall so that the group can see whether their own expectations are being met

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LEARNING ZONE

(What do I hope to do during the time we are together?)

(What do I hope to learn from this

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(What do I expect from the training staff and my co-participants?)

(What can I contribute to the success

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of this formation program?)

HOUSE RULES In order to benefit greatly from this formation, participants are strongly encouraged to observe the following House Rules during their stay in the training venue: 1

Upon registration you will be given a name card intended for use during training sessions. Wear it at all times. 2. Sessions in the morning start at 7:00 am, and in the afternoon at 1:00 pm. Please come on time. 3. Be where the other participants are. Consult your Training Schedule at all times. 4. Everyone is free to participate in all activities of the training seminar. 5. While sessions are ongoing, no one will be permitted to leave except for an emergency. 6 No loitering during sessions. Find where your group members are. 7. All cell phones are to be turned off or put in silent mode during sessions. 8. Please store your valuables in a safe place, or have the organizers keep your valuables for you. 9. Let us observe respect and kindness for one another during sessions. 10. Valuable articles must be surrendered to the secretariat of the seminar. 11. Only those who have completed the required formation hours will be issued a Certificate of Participation at the end of the seminar. 12. Introduce the overview of the manual. Dedicated to the (a) YOUTH and to the (b) “MASA”. Two sessions for two (2) hours of a half day depending on the availability of the participants. Focus on the importance of the “Good Vote” of one individual and one community in the forthcoming National Electionis •

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Baseline data on vote-buying tendencies of the participants.

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List of statements to which the participants may express their agreement/ disagreement on the issue of vote-buying.

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Ang tumanggap ng pera mula sa mga kandidatong humihiling ng aking boto ay hindi masama Ang pagkuha ko ng regalo mula sa mga kandidato kapalit ng aking boto ay bahagi lang ng eleksyon sa ating bansa. Bilang kapalit sa ipinangakong hanapbuhay o trabaho ng kandito sa akin, siya ay aking iboboto. Magkakaroon ng “Utang na Loob” sa akin ang kandidatong iboboto ko sa eleksyon. Kalakaran na para sa mga botanteng gaya ko ang tumanggap ng pera sa mga kandidatong nag>nanais ng aking boto. Normal na para sa isang botante gaya ko ang pagtanggap ng mga “libreng grocery” tuwing nalalapit ang eleksyon para iboto ang isang kandidato. Bilang kapalit sa ipinangakong hanapbuhay o trabaho ng kandidato sa aking mga kamag>anak o kaibigan, siya as aking iboboto. Mapagbibigyan ang hihilingin kong pabor (favor) ng kandidatong iboboto ko sa darating na eleksyon. Marami naman ang ibang botante na kumukuha ng pera sa kandidato kapalit ng boto nila kaya walang masama na gayahin ko rin sila. Ibibigay ko ang aking boto sa mga kandidatong maraming ipinamimigay na mga libreng gamit (freebies) gaya ng tshirt, payong, pamaypay, atbp tuwing kampanya. Dahil kukunin akong kawani (staff) ng kandidato kapag siya ay nanalo, siya ang iboboto ko. Magkakaroon ako ng impluwensya sa ating lipunan dahil sa paghalal ko ng mga kandidatong nagnanais ng boto ko.

Naniniwala (Agree)

Medyo Naniniwala (Somewhat Agree)

Hindi Naniniwala (Disagree)

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VOTER'S PRAYER

Lord, make me an instrument of your presence in the Polls. Where there is coercion and violence, let me sow seeds of love. Where there is bribery and vote buying, let me sow seeds of integrity. Where there is discord, let me sow seeds of unity. Where there is electoral fraud, let me sow seeds of honesty. Where there is duplicity and propaganda, let me sow seeds of truth. Where there is indifference, let me sow seeds of care and concern. And where there is despair in the electoral process, let me sow seeds of hope. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much think of my selfish motives when I vote. Instill in me a deep sense of communal solidarity in my critical choice of candidates that would rise above the traditional politics of PAY-OFF, PERSONALITY and PATRONAGE. Enlighten me to elect worthy men and women that embody the true spirit of public service in their moral consciousness. For it is in voting responsibly that we receive the fruits of true democracy. And it is in dying as a seed to our selfishness that we are born to eternal life. Amen. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us. St. Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us. St. Pedro Calungsod, pray for us. That in all things, God may be glorified.

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OPENING ACTIVITY GROUP SHARING:

Participants are divided into small groups of five (5) or less. Each will be given a chance to share their answers to the guide questions. Participants are requested to be time-conscious. The group’s representative will summarize the important points. CASE STUDY GROUP SHARING:

CONSIDER THIS … City X has a total number of Registered Voters (2010): 256,525 500 pesos per voter was given by a Candidate for Mayor to each voter to sway their votes: 128,262,500 pesos The Salary of City Mayor in a highly urbanized area is 85,230 gross per month: 1,107,990 pesos per year. N.B. (Allowable Electoral Expense)

Ten pesos (P10.00) for President and Vice-President; and for other candidates Three Pesos (P3.00) for every voter currently registered in the constituency where he filed his certificate of candidacy: Provided, That a candidate without any political party and without support from any political party may be allowed to spend Five Pesos (P5.00) for every such voter.

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CASE STUDY GROUP SHARING GUIDE QUESTIONS:

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What do you think about the Mayor’s action? How do you think will this elected City Mayor recover the remaining 127,154,510 pesos spent during the elections?

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Have you, someone you know, or someone you heard of experienced vote-buying in the last elections? Share a brief story of what happened.

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In your observations, what are the eects of vote-buying to (a) the candidate, (b) the voters and (c) the community?

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In your opinion, what is a reasonable amount for campaign expenses for (a) President and Vice-President , (b) local leaders with a political party, and (c) local leaders without a political party?

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TALKING POINTS OUR SITUATION REALITIES

KEY POINTS

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There is rampant practice of vote-buying in all forms --- cash and kind for individuals, groups, and communities.

Vote-Buying takes different forms and deals with various opportunities. What is common, however, is that it usually feeds the felt need of people in an instantly gratifying way (e.g. Groceries, Cash). In some cases, it acts as a bond where a certain benefit (e.g. scholarship, job opportunity) is dependent upon one’s support for a candidate. The practice of Politics in our country has derailed our growth as a nation. This leaves us with a notably low level of trust with the major institutions and primary political leaders. It is a bane, a hindrance whereas; it could have served as a catalyst for growth.

“ Philippine politics-- the way it is practiced-- has been most hurtful of us as a people. It is possibly the biggest bane in our life as a nation and the most pernicious obstacle to our achieving of full human development.” CBCP 1997 Pastoral Exhortation on Philippine Politics … If we are what we are today – a country of poor and powerless people – one reason is the way we have allowed politics to be debased and prostituted to the low level it is in now. CBCP 1997 Pastoral Exhortation on Philippine Politics

The action or inaction of the Filipino people is part and parcel in what we are today. Apathy, indifference, or the refusals to change habitual ways of being are disadvantageous to our progress.

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OUR SITUATION REALITIES

“The root cause is leadership – bad and corrupt leadership to be exact.” Dr Myles Munroe, Chairman & CEO, International Third World Leaders Association (U.N. Member) Candidates’ Perspective: Winning at All Costs; Elections as investment and Public Service as business

Voters’ Perspective: Lesser Evil Mentality; Gambling or Chance Mentality

One leadership guru said that “Everything rises and falls with leadership.” Precis ely, bad and corrupt leadership leads to such a low level of life.

The perspective of Philippine politicians in the conduct of elections pushes them to win at all cost, utilizing guns, goons, and gold. Like an investment, they ‘buy’ the votes that they need with the money they have (or do not have) and would regain them in whatever manner upon assuming position and access to resources. Public service becomes a business then, a family-run for some. The perspective of voters lead them to a sense of desperation and would then choose the presumed ‘lesser evil’ instead of emerging good leaders or taking a stand that no one is deserving of their vote. It becomes like a game of chance, risking their trust and hoping that whoever wins will serve them, even if it is a disservice to others.

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When leadership Corrupt leaders perpetuate a culture of When leadership Corrupt leaders perpetuate a culture of falls into the hands of someone corrupt, corruption. It turns into a viscious cycle, like a falls into the hands of someone corrupt, corruption. It turns into a viscious cycle, like a that leadership will corrupt our society. hamster wheel, that alters even the core being and that leadership will corrupt our society. hamster wheel, that alters even the core being and There becomes a wholesale failure of the people sense of honor of a Filipino. There becomes a wholesale failure of the people sense of honor of a Filipino. to vote responsibly with misconception of what to vote responsibly with misconception of what elections are all about, what true democracy and elections are all about, what true democracy and freedom mean. freedom mean.

Huwag Magpabulag sa Pera Huwag Magpabulag sa Pera

Amidst these aspects of Philippine politics today, Amidst these aspects of Philippine politics today, there are a number of initiatives and advocacies there are a number of initiatives and advocacies which calls on the conscience of the people and which calls on the conscience of the people and appeals to their moral responsibility. PPCRV appeals to their moral responsibility. PPCRV started the campaign ‘Huwag Magpabulag sa Pera’ started the campaign ‘Huwag Magpabulag sa Pera’ or ‘Do not be blinded by money’ as a campaign or ‘Do not be blinded by money’ as a campaign against vote-buying. against vote-buying. Similar to PPCRV’s call is the campaign initiated in Huwag Kang Magnakaw Huwag Kang Magnakaw Similar to PPCRV’s call is the campaign initiated in the Archdiocese of Manila by Cardinal Luis Antonio the Archdiocese of Manila by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. Quoting the seventh commandment of God, Tagle. Quoting the seventh commandment of God, “Huwag Kang Magnakaw” reminds as of the evils “Huwag Kang Magnakaw” reminds as of the evils of thievery and corruption. It is also a call for of thievery and corruption. It is also a call for reconciliation and change of ways. reconciliation and change of ways. “Hindi na sapat na tayo ay matino lamang. Hindi Jesse Robredo, an icon of Good Governance and “Hindi na sapat na tayo ay matino lamang. Hindi Jesse Robredo, an icon of Good Governance and rin sapat na tayo ay mahusay lamang. Hindi lahat Leadership urges as to think critically in choosing rin sapat na tayo ay mahusay lamang. Hindi lahat Leadership urges as to think critically in choosing ng matino ay mahusay, at lalo namang hindi our leaders. Matino at Mahusay are twin ng matino ay mahusay, at lalo namang hindi our leaders. Matino at Mahusay are twin lahat ng mahusay ay matino. Ang dapat ay qualifications when we discern whom to trust. lahat ng mahusay ay matino. Ang dapat ay qualifications when we discern whom to trust. matino at mahusay upang karapat- dapat tayong matino at mahusay upang karapat- dapat tayong pagkatiwalaan ng pera ng bayan.” pagkatiwalaan ng pera ng bayan.” Sec. Jesse Robredo Sec. Jesse Robredo

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CANDIDATES’ PERSPECTIVE

WINNING at

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Election as INVESTMENT and Public Service as BUSINESS

VOTERS’ PERSPECTIVE

“Lesser Evil” Mentality Gambling or Chance Mentality

When leadership falls into the hands of someone corrupt, that leadership will corrupt our society. Resources are not enough for corrupt leaders. There becomes a wholesale failure of the people to vote responsibly with misconception of what elections are all about, what true democracy and freedom mean.

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PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT

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OPENING ACTIVITY DO YOU REMEMBER THIS PHOTO?

A man who stood in front of a column of tanks on June 5, 1989, the morning after the Chinese military had suppressed the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 by force, became known as the Tank Man or Unknown Protester. As the lead tank maneuvered to pass by the man, he repeatedly shifted his position in order to obstruct the tank’s attempted path around him. The incident was filmed and seen worldwide.

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DYAD/SMALL GROUP SHARING:

GUIDE QUESTIONS What do you think is the message of the picture? How can you relate this message to our situation in times of elections?

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ONE GOOD VOTE FOR THE FILIPINO

TALKING POINTS KEY POINTS FOR REFLECTIONS

WHY ONE?

Not just “I” but “We” People come together thru Basic Ecclesial Communities, organizations, circle of friends, and families “I am with you and the nation” Together for CHAMP (Clean Honest Accurate Meaningful and Peaceful) elections

WHY GOOD?

Positive, enlightened and life-giving Good Governance and Common Good Elected leaders who possess a sense of integrity Governance with participation, transparency, responsiveness and accountability Leaders are not “Magnanakaw”

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KEY POINTS FOR REFLECTIONS WHY VOTE? Right and Responsibility People’s Pro-active and Enlightened Engagement Uphold Sacredness of the Ballot Electing qualied leaders for Nation-building Democracy in action

ONE GOOD VOTE a grassroots and faith-impelled process an instrument in forming consciences an enlightened vote an antidote to vote-buying a way to elect leaders for good governance and common good a vehicle for political renewal

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KKK FOR ONE GOOD VOTE: KARAKTER.KAKAYAHAN.KATAPATAN. a framework to awaken the meaning-making capacities of the voters a set of corresponding questions and a grading system in discerning who to vote (questions pertaining to particular issues may be added) a reflection tool for sharing in Bukluran or BEC, organizations, circle of friends, and families

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KKK QUESTIONS: KARAKTER

Simple ba ang kanyang pamumuhay? Siya ba ay walang ill-gotten wealth? May pagpahalaga ba siya sa buhay, pamilya, at pananampalataya sa Diyos? Siya ba ay magandang halimbawa sa pagsunod sa mga batas? KAKAYAHAN

May kakayahan at katapatan ba siya sa paglilingkod? May puso ba siya para sa mga mahihirap? May saysay ba ang kanyang mga plataporma sa mahahalagang isyung panlipunan? Mahuhusay ba ang kanyang mga kasamahan sa larangan ng paglilingkod? KATAPATAN

Mapagkakatiwalaan ba ang mga taong sumusuporta sa kanya? Siya ba ay hindi magnanakaw? Siya ba ay hindi vote-buyer? Siya ba ay hindi gumagamit ng dahas? Siya ba ay hindi miyembro ng Family o political dynasty? Tinupad o tinutupad ba ang mga pangakong binibitiwan niya?

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KKK: BUKLURAN NG BAYAN: Coming together with the intention to conduct a shared reflection and discernment prior to voting or supporting any candidates Members of the Bukluran, organizations, circle of friends, and families may share their information and KKK reflection results


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ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES IN USING THE KKK TOOL •

This is not a one-take-only tool; as information are collected, one can repeatedly answer the KKK tool until a selfsatisfactory result is reached.

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If there are 3 candidates running for one position, 3 KKK tools will be reproduced. The results will then be ranked accordingly.

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Small group sharings are meant to gather, share, and arm information about the candidates (e.g. Profiles).

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“Di-tiyak” is an encouragement to research and to discover.

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Our Goal is to spread One Good Vote as a grassroots and faith-impelled process of strengthening the personal and social consciences of the Filipino people by Voting Good and by rejecting all forms of Vote-buying. Sa ating bansa, ang isang malaking dahilan ng karukhaan ng marami ay ang pagmamalabis at pagsasamantala ng mga nasa pwesto ng kapangyarihan o mga namamahala sa ating bayan. Laganap ang “corruption” at hindi masugpo-sugpo. Dahil sa “corruption” ang pera ng bayan na dapat magamit para sa mga mamamayan ay hindi nagagamit at napapabayaan ang kapakanan ng nakakarami. Dahil din sa “corruption” maraming “investors” o mamumuhunan sa ating bayan at makapagbibigay ng trabaho sa mga tao ay nawawalan ng interes na mag-invest dito. Ilang beses nang sinabi ng ating mga kaobispohan na ang uri ng pulitikang kasalukuyang umiiral ay siyang marahil pinakamalaking dahilan ng hindi natin pagsulong bilang isang bansa. Ang mga ganid na pulitiko ay milyon-milyon kung magnakaw. Kasabwat ang mga ganid din namang mga businessmen/women.” Bishop Teodoro C. Bacani, Jr. “Yakap sa Dukha, Yakap kay Cristo, Yakap sa Diyos” Ikalimang Kabanata – Mga Iba’t-Ibang Dahilan Kung Bakit May Dukha

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ONE GOOD VOTE FOR THE FILIPINO ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY

Isulat sa metacard at idikit sa Freedom Wall ang iyong personal na kasagutan sa alinmang katanungan: • Para saan mo iaalay ang iyong One Good Vote? • Ano ang gusto mong mabago ng iyong One Good Vote? • Ano ang iyong maaambag sa pagpapalaganap ng iyong One Good Vote?

Lagyan ito ng inyong lagda (o handprint). Ang Freedom Wall, bilang simbolo, ay ilalagay sa isang pampublikong lugar sa inyong pamayanan.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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aims to point out the importance of the sustainability of the One Good Vote

campaign by utilizing the Pastoral Cycle as a tool for reflection and sharing of ideas for community mobilization initiatives.

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WE CAN DO SOMETHING OPENING ACTIVITY PANATANG MAKABAYAN Please all stand and recite together slowly and solemnly.

Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas, aking lupang sinilangan, tahanan ng aking lahi; kinukupkop ako at tinutulungang maging malakas, masipag, at marangal. Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas, diringgin ko ang payo ng aking magulang, susundin ko ang tuntunin ng paaralan, tutuparin ko ang tungkulin ng mamamayang makabayan; naglilingkod, nag-aaral, at nagdarasal nang buong katapatan. Iaalay ko ang aking buhay, pangarap, pagsisikap sa bansang Pilipinas. DO 54, s. 2001 - The Revised Panatang Makabayan

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PANATANG MAKABAYAN Please reflect on the following questions and answer.

1. How does Panatang Makabayan affect you? Does it make you conscious or aware of your country? Stir up your feelings for her? 2. Identify the values mentioned in the Panata. 3. How can you apply these values to the coming elections? 4. Will you use these values also in rating your candidates? In what way? 5. How does One Good Vote relate with the Panata? With CHAMP elections? Please recite the Panatang Makabayan again ... together ... slowly and with feeling.

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PASTORAL CYCLE

Our ONE GOOD VOTE

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PASTORAL CYCLE The Pastoral Cycle is a tool, a method, of analysis and questioning, not only of problems or concerns that are faced but also what causes them and what obstacles need to be overcome. The Pastoral Cycle is a continuous process of engagement with, and reflection upon, the World and the Word of God, so that courses of action may be discerned, and taken, to make things different. The Pastoral Cycle provides for the outcomes of this action to be celebrated, and evaluated and, if necessary, subjected to further analysis and questioning etc., in a continuing cycle, or spiral, as further changes are found to be needed.

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In our Pastoral Cycle we seek enlightenment through the following questions:

SEE JUDGE ACT

(Experience): What is happening now? What needs to be changed? (Analysis/Refection): Why are things the way they are? What does our Faith have to say about this? (Action): What are we going to do to make things different?

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CASE STUDY: SAMPLE OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FOR ONE GOOD VOTE Here are some “Community Initiatives” Proposed to Promote Our “One Good Vote” Campaign:

TELL YOUR TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS IF NEIGHBORS THATTHAT IF THEY SUPPORT OUR THEY SUPPORT OUR “ONE GOODVOTE” “ONE GOOD VOTE”CAMPAIGN CAMPAIGN THEY CANCAN POSTPOST THEY OUR LOGO IN THEIR OUR LOGO IN THEIR HOUSES HOUSES &&VEHICLES. VEHICLES.

THREE-WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTIONS, A ROVING PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM MAY GO AROUND THE PARISH COMMUNITY TO ANNOUNCE DAILY THE PROGRAM’S “NO VOTE BUYING” THRUST.

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CASE STUDY: SAMPLE OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FOR ONE GOOD VOTE Here are some “Community Initiatives” Proposed to Promote Our “One Good Vote” Campaign:

DESIGN YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT SHIRT TO HELP PROMOTE OUR PPCRV “ONE GOOD VOTE” CAMPAIGN TO ALL THOSE WHO CAN SEE IT.

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Here are some “Community Initiatives” Proposed to Promote Our “One Good Vote” Campaign:

VOLUNTEER AS A PPCRV POLLWATCHER TO PROTECT OUR “ONE GOOD VOTE” IN THE POLLS.

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ONE GOOD VOTE FOR THE FILIPINO ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY ACTION�PLANNING PER DIOCESE OR AREA:

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Form a group with your co-members in the same Diocese or Area (e.g. Bukluran, Ministry, Organization, etc).

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Brainstorm on what you can do together to spread One Good Vote in your community. Be innovative. Be creative.

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Utilize the Guide Questions to refect and brainstorm. Utilize the Matrix to plot your targets or create your own, whichever is helpful.

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GOAL

To spread One Good Vote as a grassroots and faithimpelled process of strengthening the personal and social consciences of the Filipino people By Voting Good and By rejecting all forms of Vote-buying.

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3 GUIDE QUESTIONS: 1. Looking back, what initiatives have effectively helped voters to reject the temptations of vote-buying and instead led them to vote wisely and conscientiously? Which of these initiatives can you continue doing? Replicate and start doing in your Diocese or Area or Community? 2. Based on your situation in the here and now, what methods or activities will attract and inspire your target population to reject vote-buying and use the KKK tool before casting their votes? How can you provide access to information regarding the KKK of the candidates? 3. If you would be remembered for your contributions in One Good Vote during the 2016 Elections, what major activities or programs would you like to be highlighted?

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“The Gospel calls individual Christians to live lives of honesty, integrity, and concern for the common good. But it also calls Christian communities to create ‘circles of integrity’, networks of solidarity which can expand to embrace and transform society by their prophetic witness.” witness.”

Pope Francis January 16, 2015 Homily at Manila Cathedral with Filipino Bishops, Priests, and Religious

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR THE FACILITATOR 1. The main themes and concepts are provided provided in this manual. Please do not overfeed the audience with so much technical information. Trust your judgment judgme nt and your audience aud ience in choosing cho osing which w hich will best b est suit sui t them. 2. If possible use the following strategies strategies for group group process. a. Introducing Participants: several several tools are now available; however, however, try to formulate your own creative way of doing i t. This will set the atmosphere for the discussions. Try to make your audience feel at ease using this segment. b. Ice Breakers: their use and importance cannot be limited to a particular particular part of the session. Use them to liven up the group, to focus the group’s attention, to give a break from too much sessions or intellectual undertaking.

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c. Feedback after each Talk (session): a good way to gauge the impact of your talk and to check if the prepared speech design is still consistent with the needs of the group. d. Assignment of Tasks: make each participant feel that they are still a part of your sessions. The audience should share in performing certain tasks such as preparing liturgy, ice breakers, keeping time, arranging the room and convening the group. e. Group Celebration: Working for change is best done in a group. Community-building is thus essential in the form of a short program, eating together, games and fun. f. Individual Consultation: some participants might need assistance in clarifying personal issues with the matter discussed. This can be best done alone wih a facilitator who can help process the participant concerned!

HELPFUL TIPS ON GROUP DYNAMICS 1. Treat everyone as VIP’s. In a situation where you encounter people a lot, treating people warmly or as VIP’s will make them feel good, welcomed, important and affirmed, and you can expect dynamic, participation from them. Treating people otherwise will make them feel rejected, not welcome and therefore, you cannot expect participation from them. In all our dealings with people, their attitudes will always be determined by the way we treat them. 2. Dynamic handshake. Always extend a firm handshake. In a way, the firm handshake will convey a feeling of warm and friendly reception. - Notice color of eyes. - Push a positive thought. 3. Sincere compliments. After the handshake, make a sincere compliment to the person by the way he/she looks. And, as we are complimented always say “Thank You” No more. No less.


4. Catch and praise people doing something right. It always feels goods to be doing something right for others. 5. Looks matter a lot. The degree of our credibility is measured by the way we look. How do we dress up when speaking in front of people? Do you wear the proper attire? Your grooming? We will always be judged by the way we look. 6. Two-second magic smile. The best way to extend cordiality is to give a twosecond magic smile to the people we encounter. Not a smirk 7. Push out empathy. Empathy is putting oneself into the shoes of other people’s situation. Compassion is one mark of a true leader. This is entirely different from sympathy which connotes comfort and understanding of how one feels. 8. Respond to people’s emotions , not what they say. Another mark of a true leader is his/her ability to read people’s emotions and making a proper response to those emotions without being swayed


9. Maintain a childlike fascination.

Childlikeness is characterized by wonderment.

One is never too old to be amazed and awed, to hold one’s breath, open one’s eyes, open one’s mouth like a child at the sights and sounds of Mother Earth. At the simple goodness of people. At the miracle of ONE GOD VOTE.

HOW IMPORTANT IS

ONE VOTE? So you think your vote is not going to count? if you stayed at home and watched from the sidelines, your vote is not going to be missed? Absolutely wrong! Here are some instances in history when one vote made the difference between winning and losing. In many cases, the destiny of nations has been changed because one individual ballot was cast - or not cast. (By the way , such a single, deciding vote is called a swing vote. That’s to impress your friends with a richer vocabulary next time the talks get around to elections.) •

In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England.

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In 1649, one vote gave literally cost King Charles I of England his head. The vote to be ahead him was 67 against and 68 for:

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In 1714, one vote placed King Goerge I on the throne of England and restored the monarchy.

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ONE VOTE?

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In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German (at least according to folklore.)

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In 1846, a one vote margin in the U.S. Senate approved President Polk’s request for a Declaration of War against Mexico.

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In 1850, California was admitted to the Union by a margin of one vote.

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The Alaska Purchase of 1867 was ratied by just one vote-paving the way for the eventual annexation of America’s largest state in 1958.

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In 1875, a one vote margin changed France from a monarchy to a republic.

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In 1941, the Selective Service Act (the draft) was saved by a one vote margin- just weeks before Pearl Harbor was attacked.

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In 1994, the U.S House of Representatives enacted a law banning specic classes of assualt weapons. The vote was initially tied but one member changed his vote to approve the ban.

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In 2000, the U.S Presidential election was decided by an extremely narrow margin. George W. Bush won the state of Florida by just 537 votes, making him the next President of the United States. Close to 6 million voters went to the polls in Florida. It might not have been by one vote, but certainly every vote counted.

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ONE VOTE? So, REGISTER NOW AND VOTE ON ELECTION DAY! If it comes to the point where a swing vote is needed, yours could be it. No social (political) transformation is genuine and lasting where people themselves do not actively participate in the process ... In the context of our society today, where the poor and marginalized have little genuine participation ... we realize that the integral development of people will be possible only with their corresponding empowerment ... we understand “people power” to include greater involvement in decision-making, greater equality in both political and economic matters, more democracy, more participation ... the following truths must guide the participation of Catholics in political life: a) b) c) d) e)

that the basic standard for participation be the pursuit of the common good ; that participation be characterized by a defence and promotion of justice; that participation be inspired and guided by the spirit of service; that it be imbued with a love of preference for the poor ; that empowering people shall be carried out as a process and as a goal of political activity.

Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II) Part II A Renewed Evangelization #325, 326, 351

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ELECTIONS AND THE DUTY OF THE CHRISTIAN

It is not dicult to feel the election fever -- even if the 2016 elections are still so months away. It has always been complained that the efforts of the Church and other non-political groups to educate voters come too late. It is the reason for this letter, this early -- so that it may never be again said that we spoke too late. The exercise of the right of suffrage is not only a political right. It is also a moral obligation. For the Christian it is one of the most meaningful and eff ective means of contributing to the flourishing of the Kingdom of God, a kingdom of justice, peace and love. And so while politicians plan and strategize, and, this early, find ways of circumventing the law against pre-mature campaigning, the Church cannot be remiss in its obligation of forming the consciences of Catholic and Christian voters. Vote for the right reasons. Vote, not because you have been paid, or promised bounty, not because you or your relatives have been promised employment or privilege but because you trust a person to lead the community and to lead the country. Just as the discerning voter will not be easily won over by all the flattery in favor of one candidate, neither should a voter allow ‘demolition jobs’ to dissuade him from choosing a person who is truly t for oce. Reject the notoriously corrupt, but neither should one readily jump on the bandwagon of condemnation

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in the absence of incontrovertible evidence, for, these days, one’s reputation, so painstakingly built by sincerity and honesty over the years, can so easily be tarnished by the truly evil work of “spin-doctors” in the payroll of one or the other political aspirant! End political dynasties. Do not vote for family members running for the same positions as family members before them to perpetrate the family’s hold on public oce. When it is clear that one politician clings to public oce, seeking election to some other position after he has run the length of the permissible number of terms in one elective oce, the Christian voter should prudently choose others who may have equal if not superior abilities and competencies for the position. There is no monopoly on ability for government, and truly no one in government is indispensable! Ask the right questions as basis of your selection among candidates. Do not demand to know of a congressman or a senator what his or her local projects have been. Legislators are not supposed to have local projects. They are supposed to legislate, to attend congressional sessions, rise to debate and actively take part in committee hearings. Ask, rather, whether or not they have attended the sessions of the Lower House or of the Senate diligently and regularly. On the other hand, do not make ‘kapit sa taas’ a criterion for the choice of local elective ocials, because a local ocial leads by his own charisma and leadership skills. We reject a government by patronage! A person who aspires for high oce but who, because of inexperience, will be totally dependent on advisers is not the best possible candidate for national positions, but we should be willing to repose trust on those who, we are convinced, are capable of leading and of serving with probity, high above suspicion and with skill, competence and wisdom that comes from abiding faith. That a person is a

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firm believer, and that he or she practices her faith should be a crucial consideration for the Catholic voter. Every vote a Christian casts is not only an instance of the exercise of those liberties and rights we have as free citizens. Because the Kingdom of God is God’s gift, inaugurated, as Lumen Gentium teaches, in the world by the life, ministry, death and Resurrection of Jesus, The Lord, we are commissioned to do what is within our ability to make God’s Kingdom a living experience for all of his people. And a vote wisely and virtuously cast is a fulfillment of that commission! For the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, June 5, 2015

+ SOCRATES B. VILLEGAS Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines

GENERAL SECRETARIAT: 470

Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila P.O. Box 3601, 1076 Manila, Philippines (+632) 527-4054, 527-4138 ● (+632) 527-4063 ● www.cbcpwebsite.com ● [email protected], [email protected]

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